http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/item/12265/ The "Get Ubuntu" page should have a link to purchase Ubuntu pre-installed on machines. It should list System76 and Dell as international providers, and then provide a localized list below that. This will encourage computer buyers to purchase computers with Ubuntu pre-installed and help those already looking for this.

At least link to the wiki page:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuPre-installed

Also:
http://webapps.ubuntu.com/partners/system/

[200 votes] Solution #1: Auto-generated solution of idea #12265


]]> en-us Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:04:10 +0000 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:17:03 +0000 QAPoll module http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/12265/ it would be cool to see this stuff highlighted more, because it is a good option for some users]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:38:27 +0000 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:04:45 +0000 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:58:55 +0000
But please break this affiliate page program down further:

*Big name global manufacturers (Dell, HP, and Lenovo)

*Middle tier regional to global (System 76, etc)

*Local shops (white-boxes, etc)

*Individuals (white-box builds, repairs, refurbishment, etc)


Then each of these partners can "control" their own listing (much like posts and comments are done on 'Brainstorm).

For example, I have a hobby of repairing and refurbishing pc's that others are getting rid of. It's a small activity of mine to improve the environment (one statistic is a new pc consumes 2 tons of raw materials during construction - that not even "recycling" raw materials is much of an improvement). So turning bloated and virus infected WindowsWare hardware into shiny new Ubuntu machines is some fun - and having a good outlet through "the Ubuntu page" could help pay for acquiring more machines to have a good outlet for them (most are Ebay or Craigslist-bound now).

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Here is the wiki list https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuPre-installed]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:17:03 +0000